Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Alongside HN 1264 (the Etude in e flat minor op. 39, 5), Henle are now offering the Etude In C Major in a single edition, taken from their much-loved complete edition of the 17 Études-Tableaux. Rachmaninoff greatly valued this work, often included it in his concert programmes and also recorded it. A longing melody unfolds over a simple accompaniment. This charming piece tha…

It's a hands-on, active-learning approach to rhythm! Eighteen familiar songs for holidays throughout the year are presented with notated rhythm patterns and kinesthetic stick routines: tap them on your knees, click them together, cross with a neighbor, and more! The simple rhythms can be learned by rote or read off the reproducible student pages. Plus, concise background information makes it easy …

Weltliche Männerchöre. This multifaceted cross section of the art of men’s choir literature from the romantic era contains some genuine rarities. It includes compositions of high musical and literary quality which are no longer available in other editions. In addition to choral pieces for small ensembles in the style of the Liedertafel [men’s singing societies], which are oriented on classical mod…

for beginners and slightly advanced players, with online videos. Par GIORDANI DANIEL. With their soft and gentle tones, handpans must be one of the most interesting, newly developed musical instruments around today. For anyone wishing to find out more, this book by Daniel Giordani provides a great way to get started. A full range of exercises enable the various playing techniques to be developed s…

Sheets for a piano solo lost in space - vol. 1. Par FAINI DARIO. This collection features 9 piano pieces by Italian cross-over music composer Dardust. Edition enriched with Guido Salto’s illustrations. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Date parution : 1905-07-10/ Répertoire / Piano

Murial Anderson est un des plus célèbres guitaristes fingerstyle autour, et dans ce DVD, elle enseigne les arrangements exquis et les techniques sans faille qui ont fait d'elle un favori. Anderson analyse plusieurs pièces de show-stopper en détail, y compris le vif encore trompeusement simple Linus and Lucy, une mélodie qui combine un riff de basse funky et la mélodie treble indépendant groove pou…

This Irish folksong, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, is beautiful, nostalgic, and lush. This intimate arrangement (with ample cross-cueing) is an excellent tool to teach phrasing and legato playing. A beautiful moment for your concert or contest! (3:15) / Concert Band

Critical edition by Olivier Fourés. Among the hundreds of violin concertos written by Vivaldi, which stand at the centre of his activity as a virtuoso, there are three that are in part incomplete: RV 370, RV 378 and RV 745. While only a portion of the first movement has survived in the case of RV 378, RV 320 lacks only a few bars at the end of its third movement, and only the last movement of RV 7…

(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a uniso…

To General George Washington. Par CURNOW JAMES. The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the opening piece for your young band festival performance. The easy but bright and colorful Percussion, along with excellent use of the Woodwind and Brass …

This beautifully serene solo is a tone poem for the piano, evoking the muted colors of an Impressionist painting. An excellent study for crossing of the hands, it also requires a legato touch and coloristic pedaling. Students will enjoy practicing it - parents will enjoy hearing it. G Major - 4/4 meter - 37 measures - perf. time: 2'01 inch. / Piano

A Step-by-Step Method for Developing Extraordinary Technique on the Bass Guitar. Bass Chops covers a cross section of musical genres with a unique step-by-step approach for strengthening your overall facility on the instrument. The lessons in this book include standard notation, tab, fingerings, and video demonstrations, and are presented in theme-and-variation format - a highly effective approach…

Par LETHCO AMANDA VICK / MANUS MORTON / PALMER WILLARD. French Language Edition. This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 2 continues where Level 1B finishes. This book introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, plus intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. Teaches greater movement of the hands, including cro…

Learn to play mandolin and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the mandolin, its components, picks, how to tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right alo…

Par CURNOW PAUL. Have your Drummers been patiently (or impatiently) standing at the back of the band while you rehearsed this espressivo piece? Reward their equanimity with this fiery and percussive addition to Paul Curnow’s impressive and growing catalog of works for Concert Band. This enticing new composition lies well within the command of a solid Grade 2 band while bringing the smoldering ener…